Sr. Manager, Trend Research and Forecasting - Mens / Kids

Senior Manager, Trend Research & Forecasting

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditionsabout inspiring stores and irresistible productsabout the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

The Senior Manager, Trend Research & Forecasting leads macro and micro trend research, annual, seasonal, and quarterly trend vision, and enterprise storytelling for Macy's private and market brands in partnership with the Sr. Director of Trend.

This role requires a trend research expert with strong leadership skills who identifies, analyzes, and communicates macro trends, consumer behavior shifts, cultural influences, and emerging style trends across apparel, accessories, and home. The Senior Manager synthesizes insights from diverse sources into strategic ideas that support business needs and trend direction. This individual drives trend strategies that align with Macy's overall vision and customer base while leading trend research and forecasting for a specific business area.

The Senior Manager develops research strategies and facilitates collaborative ideation sessions, transforming insights into actionable concepts that inform brand and category-level design. Success in this role relies on strong storytelling, influence, and the ability to build trust to drive innovation and implement new ideas effectively.

What You Will Do

• Lead trend strategy, vision, and fashion application for specific focus areas in partnership with the Sr. Director of Trend.
• Support Macy's overall trend strategy through well-researched insights, aligned forecasts, and a coordinated team approach.
• Synthesize information from various sources into commercially viable ideas.
• Organize trend research tools and methodologies by monitoring emerging trends through marketplace analysis, data insights, travel, trend services, street style, runway shows, art, culture, and music.
• Contribute to the development of annual, seasonal, and quarterly trend forecasts, covering macro influences, color, fabric, artwork, silhouettes, styling cues, and video content across apparel, accessories, and home.
• Support enterprise-wide storytelling initiatives, big-idea moments, experience-driven concepts, and creative collateral that reinforce Macy's position as a modern department store.
• Manage relationships with external trend services and foster engagement with the fashion and design community, both internally and externally, in collaboration with the Director of Trend.
• Oversee time management, workflow planning, team collaboration, and cross-functional delegation to support the trend strategy and key business categories.
• Lead and influence design, merchandising, vendor partners, marketing, and editorial content teams through clear communication, compelling presentations, and expertise in trend research and future-focused thinking.
• Apply trend curve methodologies to ensure commercial relevance, customer alignment, and a balanced fashion pyramid.
• Advise design and merchandising teams on trend direction by brand, ensuring product design and selection accurately reflect the overall trend strategy.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Trend on special projects and in-depth research initiatives.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Who You Are

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

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This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

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